In Isaiah, chapter fifty-five, verses one through thirteen, “the Israelites, who have forsaken God and His righteousness, are invited by God to return to Him and be restored to fellowship and blessing.
Our wants are beyond number, and we have nothing to supply them. If Christ and heaven are ours, we see ourselves forever indebted to free grace. Hearken diligently; let the proud heart stoop; not only come, but accept God’s offers. All the wealth and pleasure in the world will not yield solid comfort and content to the soul. They do not satisfy even the appetites of the body; for all is vanity and vexation.
Let the disappointments we meet within the world help to drive us to Christ, and to seek satisfaction in Him only. Then, and not before, we shall find rest for our souls. Hear, and your soul shall live. On what easy terms is happiness offered us! By the sure mercies of David, we are to understand the Messiah.
All His mercies are covenant mercies. The purchase was by Him, they are promised in Him, and out of His hand they are dispensed to us. We know not how to find the way to the waters, but Christ is given to be a Leader, a Commander, to show us what to do, and enable us to do it. Our business is to obey Him and follow Him. And there is no coming to the Father but by Him. He is the Holy One of Israel, true to His promises, and He has promised to glorify Christ by giving Him the heathen for His inheritance.
The beginning of this song sums up the theme title. “O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant.” That is what God’s people will be when following God’s path of life.